Category: 1970s Baseball History

27 * 61 Replay: Midseason Report

It’s all downhill from here. In a good way. With the passing of game 77 on the schedules for the 1927 and 1961 New York Yankees, the 27 * 61 Replay has reached its halfway point. Although not a true as-played event in the sense of many what Strat-o-Matic fans might consider, this has been […]

27 * 67 Replay 67: 72 A’s at 61 Yankees

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. A little persistence by the 1961 New York Yankees finally paid off as they need four hits […]

27 * 61 Replay 67: 72 A’s at 27 Yankees

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. A crazy 10th inning was needed decide the outcome as the 1972 Oakland A’s defeated the 1927 […]

27 * 61 Replay 66: 72 A’s at 27 Yankees

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. An action packed eighth inning determined the outcome as the 1927 New York Yankees defeated the 1972 […]

Baseball History: Catfish Hunter

Strat-O-Matic Baseball is based on statistical probability. The card and dice board game often seems very realistic, but I cringe when a pitcher hits a home run. While pitchers hitting a long ball is not a completely foreign concept, last year two things happened during my 1975 Cincinnati Reds Replay. Jack Billingham hit a homer […]

27 * 61 Replay 65: 72 A’s at 61 Yankees

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. Sometimes just surviving is the key. With aces on the mound, one might expect a pitcher’s duel. […]

27 * 61 Replay 64: 72 A’s at 27 Yankees

Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur. The lineup of 1927 New York Yankees is filled with sluggers. Bob Meusel was the star power […]